Which factor does not lead to a daily healthy sleep routine, according to the author?

• A. The feeling of detachment and exhaustion
• B. Excessive exposure to video or television screens
• C. Excessive exposure to shift work and irregular work-sleep schedules
• D. A consistent daily routine with regular wake times

Answer: (A)

Maintaining a daily healthy sleep routine hinges on factors that support regular sleep-wake cues and minimize disruption. The feeling of detachment and exhaustion signals sleep debt and fatigue, which makes it harder to keep a steady wake time and sleep schedule. It doesn’t promote a healthy routine; it undermines one by increasing difficulty in sticking to a consistent pattern.

By contrast, excessive exposure to screens, especially before bed, and irregular work schedules disrupt circadian rhythms and reduce sleep quality, while a consistent daily routine with regular wake times directly supports healthy sleep. So the feeling of detachment and exhaustion is the factor that does not lead to a daily healthy sleep routine.